The Leaders Council Podcast

Dive into the world of cricket and resilience with our exclusive interview featuring Andrew Strauss. Explore his remarkable journey through the highs and lows of the cricketing arena, while also delving into his role as a driving force behind the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Join us as we discuss not only the intricacies of the sport but also how he and his foundation are helping individuals deal with and overcome trauma. A compelling conversation with a cricketing legend awaits.

Discover the essence of leadership in our insightful interview with football legend Geoff Hurst. From his days under the guidance of visionary Alf Ramsay to unexpected tales that shed light on lesser-known facets of his life, Geoff shares the inspirational figures who shaped his journey. Join us to delve into the world of leadership and gain unique insights from a true icon of the game.

Sean Hackemann is a chartered accountant and founder of Specialist Accounting Solutions, a firm of chartered accountants. Sean founded Specialist Accounting Solutions in 2015 and has more than 15 years of experience working as a chartered accountant and business adviser. He is well-versed in leading the finance departments of SMEs, advisory and corporate financeSean is an experienced webinar presenter on subjects including Business Valuations, and Better Management Information.

Ben Barnard is director at Mossy Rock Ltd, following a successful tenure as head gardener at Upsall Castle.Barnard oversees a team who works to promote chemical free gardening and environmentally friendly outdoor spaces.Ben graduated from Durham University reading Ancient and History and Archaeology, then entered the wine trade for two years managing, buying, and selling wine, before returning to the self employed farming and building game.

Alex Pearmain is the co-founder of One-Fifty Consultancy, a company which provides digital marketing/social media consulting and data products, to drive purposeful digital interactions.Alex boasts years of experience building award-winning social media, service, communications and digital marketing teams for a variety of businesses. After working as head of digital for FIshburn Hedges early in his career, Alex became one of the early UK pioneers of brand social media adoption.

Paul Armstrong is the Founder of HERE/FORTH, the future technology advisory that helps a diverse set of clients (PwC, Coca-Cola, Coutts, O2, P&G, Omnicom Group) navigate new technologies strategically.Paul is also the founder of the TBD Conference (Technology. Behaviour. Data.) Attendees at TBD range from global C-suite execs to brand managers, startup founders to agency leaders, politicians to startups.To find out more about the conference go to: https://www.thetbdconference.com/

Mandana White is the founder and CEO of Smart Grid Forums, a company that works with the engineering sector on innovative event concepts and programmes that inform technical decision-makers.Smart Grid remains close to sector developments and provides live event platforms that function as a catalyst for new ideas and approaches to achieving future energy security.Smart Grid closely monitors the market, conducts depth interviews with technical decision makers, and translates this information into techno-commercial conferences that empower participants to accelerate their implementation plans and deliver exceptional results to their organisations.

Gabriel Dumaka is director of Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare, a nursery based across three sites in north London. He is a highly regarded educator and leaderwho holds a degree in Linguistics and a master’s degree in Education Planning, Economics and International Development.Global Education Plus, the company behind London-based childcare provider Rising Stars Nurseries & Daycare, has launched its new ‘Rising Starlets’ interactive learning platform targeted towards children aged 0-5 and their families.

Luke Arnold founder and director at Hope4u, a consultancy whose purpose is to eradicate poverty and improve financial wellbeing through a range of services designed to tackle the immediate problems that individuals are facing with money and address underlying issues.Luke and Hope4u are in the process of fundraising to establish a new foodbank which will also offer free advisory services.

Mike Hicks is the CEO and founder of Catalysis Advisory Ltd, a company that works with small and mid-market investors, chairs and management teams to inform decision-making and find solutions to issues around strategy, the organisational side of business and getting the best out of people. Mike also sits on the National Advisory Board for Career Ready, a social mobility organisation which looks to prepare young people for the world of work.